This might sound a dumb question, but I wanted to know if it is safe to connect a solid state driver (SSD). Has anyone SSDs on this switch?
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Yes, as I have three sets of SSD in raid 0 with three OS. The only thing is that the cables are not that long.
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SSD draws little power compare to a hard drive plus the hard drive spins up and this switch help to reduce the wear and tear on the drive. No moving part in the SSD so would not do it.
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Good question, it works with every other SATA .. it shouldn't be a problem. I haven't tried it on an SSD.
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You can test the SSD as Hockeysam suggests, without IcyDock using a cable. If the SSD works, double check the way it is installed in the IcyDock. You watched the video so you see it can be tricky to get it fully seated. I believe the IcyDock is a passive device (i.e. it just extends the connector, no active electronics) and so it is pretty unlikely it is defective, although possible. The vast majority of reviewers indicate no defects. It is a very simple device so unless the plastic is broken...
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I have 3 of these Sabrent drive enclosures and I populated two with 500GBs and one with 1TB. All three worked as I expected. BTW, I only tested them on USB 2.0 connections. I'm still waiting for my "GMYLE® ExpressCard 34mm to USB 3.0 Adapter (Dual Port)" to see if the USB 3.0 connection is any better. I currently do not have a machine with a "native" USB 3.0 interface. I have not tested these units using an SSD.
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This is most likely due to your motherboard not recognizing the connection as "hot swappable". My MB has only one port which is "hot swappable" I have a case with an external HD port that is plugged into that port and I can "hot swap" a drive with no problem. I have six HDs plugged into my BAY HDD Power Switch. #1 is my system SSD, #2 is my primary Storage. #3-6 are for photo and video storage after editing, etc. I bought the switch because there is no sense in starting up drives #3-6 every time I start my PC. If I am just checking email or Facebook, I even turn off #2.
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The SSD is SATA3. One is a piece of hardware, the other is the way it connects to the computer. #lmgtfy
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It's not a SSHD or SSD. It's just a standard, 2TB HDD (but it works great)! I use it in my PS4. My friend who bought a hybrid 1TB HDD says he wishes he now got this one because mine loads up just a TAD bit slower than his and the gaming load times that he saves time on are barely felt with his SSHD. ;-)
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Hi i purchased Transcend 256 GB SATA III 6Gb/s MTS400 42 mm M2. ssd but it's not compatible and not visible on ahci mode and it's very slow on compatible mode, can any one confirm that MyDigitalSSD is visible on AHCI mode and there no compatibility issue
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Hi ChrisL, I imagine you've made your decision, but something important for others to keep in mind is this: this device will NOT work properly with large SSDs (256Gb and higher). If you google "Seagate Thunderbolt adapter disconnect" you'll see countless posts. So if you want to use Seagate drives, you'll probably fine. However, if you, like me, wanted to hook up a high-cap SSD for portable work, then do not buy this sucker. Apparently it's a power issue.
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I had to send mine back because the power key stopped working. It currently is dead due to possible hard drive failure. I don't have the heart to keep putting money into it, and the proprietary SSD business is crap.
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Not an official SAMSUNG product, someone has switched out a few items and onboarded an overclocking CPU and the SSD hard disk to make it viable.Question is what about power consmption / heat ?
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Hi, I'm sure you can connect Samsung Evo SSD to your computer by this cable, but not sure how the software works. Anyhow, you can download system cloning software for free on Samsung website. That must work for you!
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Hey i dont know about SSD Samsung . but important is model of Connectors. I using for my 2.5" SATA III HITACHI 320GB and is working Good. if you want to use SSD , is important you check Model of Connector . you can see my HDD Sata using with this Enclosure here : http://bixnet.net/images/NBHD-SATA-Connector.jpg Ok , if you have more question About Enclosure you can make contact always . about Quality i can say is perfect . :) Have a Sweet Weekend.
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Has anyone installed this on a Samsung NP700Z5B-S01UB? I need to know if the install is easy. Many reviews of the crucial M500 with the easy install disk and cable report difficulty. I assume the EVO version is similar to the M500 install kit so I wanted to know if anyone has had issues. I need it to work the first time as I cant go one day without my comp. thanks.
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Yes. Swapped mine in/out with old spinning platters as part of drive cloning/rebooting. Did this with my XPS 630i, but found there was no way to do AHCI on the 630i. SSD still worked, but not at full speed, & I was concerned re: adverse impact on drive longevity, so it turned out to be time to build a new machine, too.
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I've only tried SSD but it worked great. Other units I tried had insufficient power to support the SSD.
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From my understanding of sata cables they are all the same. It is the transmission protocol that is different. That being said, this thing is totally passive. It just is a smaller configuration of the same connection. I would be looking at whether your ssd actually reaches 6gbps speeds. Most don't come close- that's a potential 750 Mb/sec. The bottle necks on these things have a lot more to do with the ssd's controller than the actual cable itself.